Job Description
Chevron is accepting online applications for the Personnel Officer position through
May 3rd, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) Position Summary The Fleet Personnel Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating all personnel-related activities for U.S. Fleet Mariners. This role ensures mariner compliance with regulatory and company requirements, oversees payroll and travel logistics, supports recruitment and scheduling activities, and serves as a key liaison between mariners, unions, and internal stakeholders. The position plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and mariner welfare.
Key Responsibilities Personnel Administration & Compliance - Manage R&A processes and associated documentation
- Administer sickness records and related communications
- Ensure mariner compliance with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) credentialing, endorsements, certifications, and application requirements
- Create drug testing and cargo letters required for license renewals
- Serve as backup SASH contact
- Respond to legal, regulatory, and compliance data requests
Payroll & Benefits Administration - Oversee U.S. Fleet payroll processing in Workday
- Input U.S. Fleet payroll data (Pre-Time Administration)
- Administer bi-weekly payroll and reimbursements for mariners
- Implement annual salary administration in accordance with applicable CBAs
- Process GO-440 educational reimbursement requests
Crew Scheduling & Operations Support - Schedule U.S. mariners and manage assignments to ensure SIRE COI compliance
- Coordinate U.S. and rotational travel logistics for mariners
- Facilitate daily VMT communications related to crew changes, travel, and operational issues
- Coordinate U.S. cadet scheduling
Recruitment & Staffing - Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, interviewing, union solicitation, and hiring coordination
- Schedule and coordinate medical appointments (new hire, annual, and return-to-work)
Financial & Systems Management - Manage U.S. Fleet personnel costs and budget control
- Coordinate with NMM COMPAS
- Oversee administration and ongoing management of the COMPAS system
Stakeholder & Union Engagement - Act as a primary point of contact for unions on personnel-related matters
- Collaborate with Learning and Fleet Operations teams on strategic workforce and development initiatives
Required Qualifications - Experience with personnel administration, fleet operations, or a related maritime personnel role
- Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and union-represented environments
- Experience managing crew scheduling and rotational workforce models
- Familiarity with USCG credentialing, mariner licensing, and compliance requirements
- Experience coordinating domestic and rotational travel logistics
- Strong understanding of HR compliance, data privacy, and recordkeeping requirements
- Proficiency with HR systems and workforce management tools (e.g., COMPAS or similar systems)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications - Maritime industry experience supporting licensed mariners
- Experience working directly with maritime unions
- Budget management or cost control experience in a fleet or operations environment
Relocation Options: Relocation
may be considered.
Special Considerations: This role is not eligible for expatriate assignment.
Global Offshore Payroll applicants must be able to use current US work authorization or otherwise able to obtain work authorization within 4 months of initiation of immigration activities. Refer to the US immigration FAQ document for more information about visa appointment timing.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
Houston, Texas
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Full time, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa